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Easy Setup

Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the ease of setting up the NETGEAR Wireless Access Point (WAX220). They mention that the setup process is straightforward, quick, and self-explanatory, with some users praising the clear instructions and user-friendly interface. A few customers encountered minor issues but were able to resolve them with some additional research or assistance from Netgear support. Overall, customers are pleased with the simplicity of the setup process and consider it a better solution than mesh networks and repeaters for their WiFi needs.

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Signal Strength

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the signal strength of the NETGEAR WAX220 WiFi access point. While many are pleased with its ability to cover large areas and provide a strong connection, others have experienced inconsistent behavior and connectivity issues, particularly with iOS devices.

Broadband Extension

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the broadband extension capabilities of the NETGEAR Wireless Access Point (WAX220). While some are pleased with its ability to mirror existing networks and provide good speed, others have experienced issues with connectivity and had to replace the device due to poor performance. Some customers were unable to extend their existing WiFi network with this product and found it incompatible with their setup. However, the POE functionality is a positive aspect for some users.

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Quality


Designed for heat dissipation and feels very well made.


Had 2 of these for a few months and were easy to install and work great


If you have a poe switch, it's a matter of running a single ethernet cable through the walls and attic to the other side of you...  Read More


This uses a poe+ switch for power, i could only get it working at full capacity by using a netgear poe+ switch.

Price


It's a great value for the money and offers excellent performance.


It's a great value for the money and offers excellent performance.


I got this on sale for half price, so am satisfied with my investment.

Shipping


By the time i plugged the access point in i had an internet connection within 10 minutes of setting everything up on the computer.

Competitiveness


Your willingness to continue building open-source compatible devices is a strategic advantage over your competitors and their c...  Read More


I installed these netgear wireless access points to replace another brand's wap.


Not a bunch of “experimental features” that some other brands may tout, but result in worse compatibility.


After two weeks of daily use with upwards of 50 concurrent clients, it has remained stable and needed no attention.

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    easy, great, signal, good and set.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 171 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 2 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This uses a poe switch for power i could only get it working at full capacity by using a netgear poe switch


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It passes the signal through two six inch thick walls but does not pass through the third so i will need a repeater


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I have this downstream of my main wireless router


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The upstream router is a netgear


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Im really tired of wifi access points assuming they are either your firewallrouter part of a larger network or anything else


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I used this product to run internet out to my barn via cable because it was too far and slow for several wireless repeaters that i tried


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Without it wouldn’t even connect to house router


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Did not have to contact tech support

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